2023-06-26 – CETP Joint Call 2023: TRI 2 Information Event
TRI2 invites you to its first information event on the Call 2023. The event will take place online at 10:00 CEST the 26th of June 2023 (in English)
Further information can be found on: https://www.cetpartnership.eu
2023-06-07 – CETPartnership Joint Call 2023
CETP will host a pre-announcement event for the Joint Call 2023 on June 7, 2023 from 10:00-12:30 CEST, introducing the call and providing an opportunity to answer open questions.
More information available here.
2022-09-14 – CETPartnership Joint Call 2022
The CETPartnership Joint Call 2022 was open from 14 September to 23 November 2022. Further information can be found on https://cetpartnership.eu/.
2022-08-12 – Infoday for the CETPartnership Joint Call 2022 on 13 September 2022
The Infoday on the CETPartnership Joint Call 2022 for potential applicants will take place on 13 September 2022. Programme and registration tool can be found here.
2022-08-10 – 5 Transnational Projects Funded
5 out of 11 full proposals submitted within the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Joint Call 2021 were selected for funding. The projects involve organisations from all countries (Austria, Belgium-Flanders, Israel, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Türkiye) having participated in this call.
2022-05-09 – New Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Photovoltaics
The new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Photovoltaics developed by the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) is available.
2022-05-04 – 11 full proposals submitted
Eleven full proposals have been submitted within the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Joint Call 2021 by the deadline 4 May 2022
2022-02-23 – 12 out of 16 preproposals in full proposal round
12 out 16 preproposals submitted within the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Joint Call 2021 are recommended for the full proposal phase running from 23 February to 4 May 2022.
2022-01-13 – 16 preproposals submitted
16 preproposals have been submitted by 12 January 2022 within the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Joint Call 2021.
2021-12-01 – Joint Call 2021 – submission deadline for preproposals extended to 12 January 2022
The submission deadline for preproposals has been extended to 12 January 2022. Further information is available on the solar-era.net website in the Joint Call section and with your national / regional contact points listed in the Guidelines for Proposers.
2021-10-29 – SOLAR-ERA.NET Webinar “Exchange of Experiences” – presentations online
All presentations given at the SOLAR-ERA.NET webinar “Exchange of Experiences” are online.
2021-10-06 – Joint Call 2021 launched
SOLAR-ERA.NET launched its 8th Joint Call on 6 October 2021. Innovative RTD projects in the PV field can be submitted by 10 December 2021. The following funding agencies and countries participate in this Joint Call: KLIEN / FFG from Austria, VLAIO from Belgium-Flanders, MoE from Israel, RVO from the Netherlands, SFOE from Switzerland and Tübitak from Türkiye. Further information is available on the solar-era.net website in the Joint Call section and with your national / regional contact points listed in the Guidelines for Proposers.
2021-09-10 – SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Joint Call 2021 and Webinar “Exchange of Experiences”
SOLAR-ERA.NET expects to launch its 8th Joint Call on 6 October 2021. Innovative RTD projects in the PV field can be submitted by 10 December 2021. The participation of the following funding agencies and countries is planned (to be confirmed): KLIEN / FFG from Austria, VLAIO from Belgium-Flanders, MoE from Israel, RVO from the Netherlands, SFOE from Switzerland and Tübitak from Türkiye. Further information will be made available on the solar-era.net website and in the webinar “Exchange of Experiences” (webinar programme) being held on 6 October 2021.
2020-07-10 – 9 Projects Selected for Funding
9 out of the 22 project proposals submitted will be financially supported with a total amount of 7,8 MEUR contributed by Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Israel, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Türkiye.
2020-05-26 – 22 Full Proposals Submitted
22 full proposals were submitted in the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Additional Joint Call by 25 May 2020 (deadline). They are being checked by the funding agencies and evaluated by independent international experts. The decision on whether projects are selected / not selected for funding will be communicated by mid-July 2020.
2020-03-19 – 22 Preproposals Recommended
22 preproposals were recommended to be submitted as full proposals in the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Addtional Joint Call by 25 May 2020 (deadline).
2020-01-30 – 37 Preproposals Submitted
37 preproposals were submitted in the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Addtional Joint Call by 29 January 2020 (deadline).
2019-10-07 – Launch of Joint Call
SOLAR-ERA.NET launched the Cofund 2 Addtional Joint Call on 7 October 2019. Preproposals have to be submitted by 29 January 2020. 12 countries and regions participate in this call with a total funding budget of 9 million Euros.
2019-07-10 – Proceedings Available for Smart Solar Power in Europe Event
The European networks SOLAR-ERA.NET and ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems (ERA-NET SES) organised the “Smart Solar Power in Europe” event in the framework of Intersolar in Munich on 16 May 2019. Some 80 stakeholders participated in this successful event. Proceedings are available here.
2019-06-05 – 20 Full Proposals Selected for Funding
20 full proposals were selected for funding by the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Joint call consortium based on the ranking list set up by independent international experts. The total volume amounts to 25 MEUR including 18 MEUR of funding.
2019-03-22 – Register now for “Smart Solar Power in Europe” Event at Intersolar in Munich
The European networks SOLAR-ERA.NET and ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems are organising the „Smart Solar Power in Europe“ event at Intersolar in Munich on 16 May 2019 (10 – 16h). The event is free of charge for you upon compulsory registration latest by 13 May 2019. The information exchange and brokerage event will focus on funding opportunities and new project ideas related to solar power for a competitive European industry, multifunctional buildings and infrastructures, and smart energy systems. More information on the right side of this web page.
2019-02-25 – 34 Full Proposals Submitted in the Cofund Call
SOLAR-ERA.NET launched the Cofund 2 Joint Call on 4 June 2018. 15 countries and regions participate in this call with a total funding budget of 22 million Euros. 34 full proposals were submitted by the deadline set, i.e. 25 February 2019.
2018-12-11 – 34 Proposals Recommended
34 out of the 55 preproposals were recommended to be submitted as full proposals by 25 February 2019.
2018-10-02 – 55 Preproposals Submitted
The SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 call closed its preproposal phase on 2 October 2018. 55 preproposals were submitted.
2018-06-21 – Brokering Webinar Materials
Presentations given in the webinar held on Thursday, 21 June 2018, can be downloaded here.
2018-05-23 – Call Launch on 4 June 2018
SOLAR-ERA.NET will launch the next Cofund 2 Joint Call on 4 June 2018. 15 countries and regions participate in this call with a total funding budget of 22 million Euros. More information here.
2018-05-23 – Brokering Webinar on 21 June 2018
Register now for the information and brokering webinar, latest by 11 June 2018. The webinar will take place on Thursday, 21 June 2018, 11:00-12:30 CEDT (Central European Daylight Time). Topics:
- Hear about the core details of the SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund 2 Joint Call and understand which partners are funding what type of projects.
- Watch and / or show pitch presentations of project ideas with the aim of establishing new collaboration / consortia (number of presentations limited, max. three minutes per presentation).
Register here or via www.solar-era.net. For any further questions on the webinar, please contact era-energia@aei.gob.es.
2017-10-31 – 17 Projects Selected for Funding
The SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund Consortium selected 17 projects for funding, based on the ranking list set up by independent international experts. The projects involve organisations from all participating countries and have a total project volume of approx. 18 MEUR. Projects are likely to start early 2018.
2017-06-14 – 27 Full Proposals Submitted
The SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund call closed its first proposal phase on 14 June 2017. 27 full proposals were submitted.
2017-02-21 – 48 Preproposals Submitted
The SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund call closed its preproposal phase on 20 February 2017. 48 preproposals were submitted.
2016-12-12 – Successful Brokerage Webinar
A brokerage webinar was held on 12 December 2016 with more than 100 persons and organisations. 12 project ideas were presented. A public delegate list can be found here.
2016-12-05 – Launch of SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund Joint Call
SOLAR-ERA.NET launched the first Cofund Joint Call on 5 December 2016. Eleven countries participate in this call: Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and United Kingdom. The overall funding budget is approx. 19 MEUR. Deadline for preproposal submission is 20 February 2017, 17:00 CET. More Information in the communique.
A brokering webinar will be held on 12 December 2016 (see news below).
2016-11-22 – SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund Joint Call – Register now for the Brokerage Webinar
Register now for the brokerage webinar. It will take place on Monday, 12 December 2016, 12-14 CET (11-13 GMT). Attend the webinar, find a partner or show a pitch presentation on your project idea.
Register here!
More info: communiqué / presentation given at the pre-opening information webinar.
2016-11-11 – SOLAR-ERA.NET Cofund Joint Call – Register now for the Pre-Opening Information Webinar
Register now for the pre-opening information webinar. It will take place on Monday, 21 November 2016, 12-13 CET (11-12 GMT). Topics:
– Hear about the core details of the competition with a funding budget of 19 million euros
– Understand which partners are funding project
– Be introduced to the follow up brokering webinar (your chance to pitch and partner!) which will take place on 12 December 2016, 12-14 CET (11-13 GMT)
Register here!
More info / communiqué.
2016-09-07 – 17 Full Proposals Submitted in the Fourth Set of SOLAR-ERA.NET Transnational Calls PV4 and CSP4
17 full proposals were successfully submitted (Deadline 5 September 2016). More Information here.
2016-04-13 – 39 Preproposals Submitted
39 preproposals were submitted in the fourth set of transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET calls PV4 and CSP4. More information with Info2016-04-13 (pdf).
2015-12-08 – Launch of Fourth Set of SOLAR-ERA.NET Transnational Calls PV4 and CSP4
14 countries and regions participate in these calls with an overall funding budget of some 10 MEUR. Deadline for submitting preproposals is 11 April 2016, 17:00 CET. Organisations interested in submitting preproposals must get in touch with their national / regional contact point (check Guidelines).
2015-12-08 – Register now – Latest by 26 January 2016: Information & Match Making Event
SOLAR-ERA.NET is organising an Information and Match Making Event in Düsseldorf, Germany, on 24 February 2016. Register now and here ! (2016-01-26: The Event is fully booked.)
2015-09-09 – 21 Full Proposals Submitted in the Third Set of SOLAR-ERA.NET Transnational Calls PV3 and CSP3
21 full proposals were successfully submitted (deadline 8 September 2015). More Information here.
2015-04-02 – 32 Preproposals Submitted
32 preproposals were submitted in the third set of transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET calls PV3 and CSP3. More information with Info2015-04-02 (pdf).
2014-12-10 – Launch of Third Set of SOLAR-ERA.NET Transnational Calls PV3 and CSP3
17 countries and regions participate in these calls with an overall funding budget of some 12 MEUR. Deadline for submitting preproposals is 27 March 2015, 17:00 CET. Organisations interested in submitting preproposals must get in touch with their national / regional contact point (check Guidelines).
2014-10-31 – Pre-Announcement for Launch of Third Set of Transnational Calls
The third set of transnational calls PV3 and CSP3 shall be launched on 10 December 2014. Further information will then be available on this website.
2014-09-17 – 24 Full Proposals Submitted
24 full proposals were successfully submitted (deadline 15 September 2014). More Information here.
2014-05-07 – 49 Preproposals Submitted
49 preproposals were submitted in the second set of transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET calls PV2 and CSP2. More information with Info2014-05-07 (pdf).
2014-02-28 – Successful Webinar on 27 February 2014 with some 50 Attendees
The SOLAR-ERA.NET webinar found good interest and was attended by some 50 persons (list of attendees). Presentations given are online.
2014-02-10 – Webinar on 27 February 2014: Opportunity for Organisations Looking for Partners
The SOLAR-ERA.NET webinar is an ideal opportunity for organisations with new ideas to be introduced to new partners that may be able to solve other organisations’ problems and give rise to some great projects coming in through the competition. The purpose of the event is to:
1) Give a brief overview of the competition.
2) Give organisations an opportunity to find partners through a 2 minute, 2 slide pitch (use this template).
The webinar will be hosted by UK based Energy Knowledge Transfer Network and take place on 27 February 2014 between 12:00 GMT to 13:00 GMT (i.e. 13:00 CET to 14:00 CET).
Save the date and email the completed template to Viola Augstein viola.augstein (at) energyktn.innovateuk.org. Register here latest by 24 February 2014.
2014-01-15 – Launch of Second Set of Transnational Calls
SOLAR-ERA.NET has launched its second set of Transnational Calls PV2 and CSP2. 17 countries and regions participate with their RTD and innovation programmes in these calls. The total public funding budget for both calls is 12 million euros, covering topics in photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP). Innovative project proposals – are sought on transnational level between different European countries strengthening the competitive position of the European solar power industry. Preproposals must be submitted not later than 30 of April 2014.
The following topics are part of the second set of transnational calls:
SOLAR-ERA.NET transnational call PV2:
- 1 Innovative processes for inorganic thin-film cells & modules
- 2 Dedicated modules for BIPV design and manufacturing
- 3 Grid integration and large-scale deployment of PV
- 4 High-efficiency PV modules based on next generation c-Si solar cells
- 5 Solar glass and encapsulation materials
- 6 Concentrator PV technology
- 7 Si feedstock, crystallization and wafering
SOLAR-ERA.NET transnational call CSP2:
- 1 Cost reduction and efficiency increase in components
- 2 Dispatchability through storage and hybridisation
- 3 New fluids for CSP plants
- 4 Innovative thermodynamic cycles
More information with Info2014-01-15 (pdf).
2013-10-11 – 21 Full Proposals Submitted
21 full proposals were submitted in the first set of transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET calls PV1 and CSP1. More information with Info2013-10-11 (pdf).
2013-07-10 – 27 Preproposals Recommended
27 out of 60 preproposals are recommended for submitting a full proposal (deadline 9 October 2013)
2013-05-24 – 60 Preproposals Submitted
60 preproposals have been submitted in the first set of transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET calls PV1 and CSP1. More information with Info2013-05-24 (pdf).
2013-03-04 – Announcement for the First Set of Transnational Calls
SOLAR-ERA.NET is launching Transnational Calls PV1 and CSP1 on 4 March 2013. 15 countries and regions participate with their RTD and innovation programmes in these calls. The total public funding budget for both calls is 12 million euros. Innovative project proposals are sought on transnational level between different European countries strengthening the competitive position of the European solar power industry.
The following topics are part of the first set of transnational calls:
SOLAR-ERA.NET transnational call PV1:
PV1.1 Innovative processes for inorganic thin-film cells & modules
PV1.2 Dedicated modules for BIPV design and manufacturing
PV1.3 Grid integration and large-scale deployment of PV
PV1.4 High-efficiency PV modules based on next generation c-Si solar cells
PV1.5 Solar glass and encapsulation materials
SOLAR-ERA.NET transnational call CSP1:
CSP1.1 Cost reduction and efficiency increase in components
CSP1.2 Dispatchability through storage and hybridisation
CSP1.3 New fluids for STE plants
Preproposal must be submitted not later than 15 May 2013, 17:00 CET.
More information with Info2013-03-04 (pdf).
